This star of bethlehem craft is perfect to make alongside the telling of the nativity story of Jesus birth from Matthew. This christmas bible craft uses yarn, and craft sticks. Make this star craft for sunday school with toddler, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, first grade and 2nd grade students in December. We’ve included a free printable to go alongside the diy bethlehem star.
star of bethlehem craft
This Star of Bethlehem craft is the perfect way to enhance the nativity story of Jesus’ birth found in the book of Matthew! Making this simple yet beautiful star using yarn and craft sticks provides a fun and creative experience for our youngest learners. It’s an engaging activity for toddlers, preschoolers, pre-k, kindergarten, first grade, and second grade students during the festive month of December.
As you guide the children through the crafting process, you can weave in the story of the Nativity. Imagine their excitement as they create their own stars, symbolizing the bright light that led the wise men to Bethlehem. This hands-on experience not only fosters creativity but also deepens their understanding of the holiday’s true meaning.
We’ve included a free printable that accompanies this DIY Bethlehem star craft, making it easy for teachers and parents to use in Sunday School or at home. The printable includes easy-to-follow instructions and a coloring page related to the nativity story, ensuring that children can connect the craft to the scripture.
Join us in making the Christmas season special with this delightful craft! It is a perfect way to combine creativity and faith, making memories that children will cherish for years to come.
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Bible Birth of Jesus Matthew
In Matthew 2 we read about the Wise Men searching for the Baby King. Matthew 2:9-10 reads:
After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen when it rose went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they were overjoyed.
After reading the passage and having a discussion about the Wise Men‘s journey, it’s time to do the craft!
This simple star made out of yarn and craft sticks is great for ages 5 and up.
star craft for sunday school
All you need to make these yarn stars with popsicle sticks are a few simple materials you probably already have at your home:
- Yarn (we used yellow and a fun sparkly white)
- Craft sticks
- Scissors
- Hot glue gun (optional)
- Printable tag (optional) **ADD DOWNLOAD LINK FOR PRINTABLE TAGS**
Start out by using your hot glue gun to glue three craft sticks into a star shape. I found it helpful to lay out the sticks how you’d like them to be and then use a pen to mark their position.
diy bethlehem star
Next, tie the yarn around the center of the craft sticks. You don’t have to do this and can just begin wrapping, but I found it easier to tie it off first, especially for my littlest helpers.
star of bethlehem ornament craft
Now it is time to begin wrapping your yarn! Wrap the yarn twice around a craft stick, then skip the following stick (going under it), then wrap two times again, skip the next, and so on.
bethlehem star diy
As you keep wrapping it will start to look like this! Once you’ve wrapped for a while, you can change the look by switching which sticks you are wrapping and which ones you are skipping.
star crafts for preschoolers
You can switch to a different color yarn by cutting your current piece of yarn and tying the new one onto it. You can also add in another color and do multiple colors at the same time. This is the fun part! Each person making their star can create it in their own unique way!
And the best part is, even if you get mixed up or your wrapping gets thrown off, the star will still look great! This makes it a great craft for all different ages and abilities.
Once you’ve finished wrapping tie off your yarn, leaving some length to use to tie into a loop to use for hanging.
how to make a bethlehem star
At this point, you can be finished with your stars, or you can add on these fun tags with Matthew 2:8 on them!
Cut out your tags and punch a hole in them. Then, use yarn to tie them to the bottom of the ornaments.
star of bethlehem craft for preschoolers
So many different and pretty designs! Such a fun craft to do with a group!
sunday school christmas ornaments
They are perfect for hanging on the tree and make great Christmas decorations for around the house. Excellent to give as a gift as well!
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